Moments Restaurant
A tropical oasis for international dining inside Oxygen Resort
Why Go
Tucked into the leafy grounds of Oxygen Resort on Bombaystraat, Moments feels like stepping out of downtown Paramaribo and into a pocket-sized jungle retreat ΓÇö string lights over the terrace, cocktails in hand, and a menu that quietly champions Suriname's local and organic producers.
The Experience
You come in off the street and the city drops away: palms, wooden decking and softly lit poolside tables set the mood, while the kitchen turns out an international menu with clear local roots. Service is attentive without being stiff, the crowd is a mix of visiting professionals, Paramaribo regulars and Oxygen Resort guests, and the bar programme leans into fresh, tropical cocktails. Come for a long lunch after the market, sneak in for a mid-afternoon drink, or settle in for a proper dinner that stretches past sunset ΓÇö Moments is one of the few Paramaribo spots that comfortably does all three.
What to Try
Order the Grilled T-Bone Steak if you're hungry ΓÇö it's the dish regulars swear by ΓÇö and share a Crispy Sweet & Sour Fish or the Spicy Shrimp for a hit of local flavour. The Caesar Salad with salmon or shrimp is the go-to lighter lunch, the Moments Burger with fries handles the casual craving, and the Surf & Turf is the treat-yourself pick. Don't skip a signature cocktail on the terrace before you eat.
Insider Tip
Ask to be seated on the poolside terrace rather than the indoor dining room ΓÇö it's the whole point of eating at an Oxygen Resort address. The kitchen closes between 15:00 and 16:30, so if you're arriving mid-afternoon, aim for a late lunch by 14:30 or come back for the dinner reopening. Reservations are worth making on weekends and public holidays, and note the restaurant is closed on Saturdays.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Bombaystraat 21a, Paramaribo, inside Oxygen Resort. Hours: SundayΓÇôFriday, 07:00ΓÇô15:00 and 16:30ΓÇô22:30; closed Saturday. Cuisine: international with local and organic sourcing (steaks, seafood, salads, pasta, burgers). Price: mid- to upper-range by Paramaribo standards ΓÇö expect fine-dining prices for mains, with more accessible lunch and salad options. Payment: cards generally accepted; carry some SRD for tips. Reservations recommended for dinner and weekends. Reachable by taxi from central Paramaribo in under 10 minutes; parking is available on-site.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A comfortable Paramaribo stay a short hop from Bombaystraat, making Moments an easy walk-or-taxi dinner after check-in.
- Oxygen Resort Guide — Moments sits on the resort grounds, so pairing a poolside drink or overnight stay with dinner turns the meal into a full mini-escape.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — A high-energy day on the water pairs perfectly with a long, relaxed evening dinner and cocktails back in the city at Moments.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — After a dusty ATV adventure in the interior, a shower and a T-Bone steak on the terrace at Moments is the ideal reset.